polecat paul Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 A Royal Navy medical officer who saved the lives of hundreds of British and Argentine troops during the Falklands War has died, aged 71. Working amid terrible conditions in the field, Surgeon Capt Rick Jolly, from Torpoint, Cornwall, saved the life of every British serviceman he treated. He was the only person to have been decorated by both Britain and Argentina for his service during the conflict. Falklands veteran Simon Weston called him an "incredible man". He said: "Without his organisational skills the surgeons and medics would never have functioned. I can only thank him for saving my life, and many others. "It's a tragedy for everyone who knew him and a tragedy especially for his family." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) May I add my condolence to his family. I only know what I have heard and read over the years he was a remarkable man. Few and far between R.I.P. Edited January 16, 2018 by john1950 spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 May he rest in peace. helping your own and those of the other side is a true testament of humanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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